Doha: Showcasing the richness and diversity of the communities residing in Qatar is the essence of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, according to the Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi.
Addressing a Suhoor gathering organised by SCs Community Engagement team for the leaders of the resident communities of Qatar, Al Thawadi complimented the communities for the passion and commitment displayed in extending their support to the first ever World Cup in the Middle East. Hassan Al Thawadi complimented the communities for the passion and commitment displayed in extending their support to the first ever World Cup in the Middle East Representatives of eight resident communities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SC pledging support to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, adding to the 30 resident communities who had extended their support for the tournament.
Croatia, Poland, Japan, Indian Sports Centre, Palestine, Ethiopia, Uganda and Jamaica are the new signatories.
"In 2017, the launch of the Khalifa International Stadium in May, the staging of a community festival on the sidelines of the Qatar vs Iran 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier in March, and many other events would not have been successful had it not been for the enormous contributions made by Qatars resident communities," said Al Thawadi. "The passion shown by the communities in assisting us over the last few years is an example of the success of the SCs community partnership programme. I admire the commitment they have shown as we work towards the common goal of making the 2022 FIFA World Cup a success."
Representatives of eight resident communities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SC pledging support to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Al Thawadi added the solidarity shown by the resident communities of the host nation of the 2022 World Cup enshrines the spirit of the historic tournament: "That is the essence of what the Qatar World Cup is all about showcasing the richness, diversity and, of course, the passion and commitment of the communities living in Qatar."
Al Thawadi also congratulated the 80 shortlisted finalists of the SCs sports photography course who were in attendance.
